Reactions to the US attack on Caracas have been somewhat muted, notably from Europe. Most heads of state, including from EU institutions, said that they were watching the situation carefully and called for restraint and for international laws to be respected. Our EU correspondent has penned a book about the US’ relationship with the EU: […]
Continue ReadingTusk’s warning came after U.S. President Donald Trump revived his threats to take control of Greenland, the self-ruling Danish territory that he has long coveted. “We need Greenland from a national security situation,” the American leader told reporters on Air Force One on Sunday. “We will deal with Greenland in about two months. Let’s talk about Greenland in 20 days,” he added, without giving more […]
Continue ReadingChemicals play a vital role in modern society, despite many having properties that can harm both people and the environment. Robust, coordinated assessments of chemicals are therefore essential. The ‘one substance, one assessment’ (OSOA) laws, which entered into force on 1 January 2026, will make chemical assessments more consistent, transparent and efficient across EU legislation, […]
Continue ReadingAfter the US attack on Venezuela, US President Donald Trump makes it clear that the Greenland story is not over yet. Jan 5, 2026, 11:59 amJan 5, 2026, 11:59 am Tim Kröplin / watson.de In Venezuela, the USA is currently forcing a change of government by force and adding another point to its long list […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch A Paris court on Monday found ten people guilty of cyber bullying France‘s first lady, Brigitte Macron, in the latest legal action sparked by false claims that she is […]
Continue ReadingA court in Paris has found ten people guilty of cyberbullying against France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron. This is what the AP news agency writes. More coming soon… …(Read on https://www.watson.ch)
Continue ReadingNicht normal 05.01.2026, 11:2605.01.2026, 11:26 team watson Die aktuelle US-Regierung unter Donald Trump ignoriert Urteile eigener Gerichte, verweist kritische Journalisten aus dem Weissen Haus, torpediert die Medien- und Redefreiheit. Und um dem Präsidenten noch mehr Macht zu verschaffen, definieren die Republikaner einen Tag im Kongress als ein Jahr. Trumps Regierung torpediert die Fundamente der ältesten […]
Continue ReadingSwiss investigators have identified the bodies of sixteen more of those who were killed in a bar fire on New Year’s Eve in the Swiss ski resort of Crans Montana. Their announcement came the same day that a procession and church mass were held in the centre of the ski resort in order to honor […]
Continue ReadingJan 5, 2026, 11:14 amJan 5, 2026, 11:14 am Gold and silver prices benefited on Monday from increased political uncertainty following the US attack on the oil-rich South American nation of Venezuela. At the end of December, the price of gold reached a record high.Image: keystone The price of a troy ounce of gold (around […]
Continue ReadingA Paris court has found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte Macron. All defendants were handed a variety of sentences, ranging from cyberbullying awareness training to eight-month suspended prison terms. The French court pointed to “particularly degrading, insulting, and malicious” comments referring to false claims regarding alleged trans identity and alleged criminality […]
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